Before you play it, think about it


  • Golf
  • Sunday, 04 Aug 2024

Two-time Olympian Rory McIlroy in the men’s event of the 2024 Summer Olympics at Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France. It’s always important to assess what you have in front before to decide how to play a shot, as the Northern Irishman does on the putting surface here. — AFP

DON’T let silly mistakes on the short holes ruin a good round – think about it before you play your shot.While it’s tempting to aim for the flag on par-3s, it’s important to know when to play towards the middle of the green.

The 17th hole on the Castle Course at St Andrews is a perfect example of this dilemma.

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